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N/ACompleted· 61 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy +1 morebehavioral
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Neural Mechanisms of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Ohio State University·interventional·Posted Mar 14, 2019·Updated Mar 20, 2026

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and Muscle Relaxation Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Completed, enrolled 61 participants across 2 sites.

Detailed Summary

This study will examine the effects of psychotherapy as treatment for PTSD, and specifically how brain activity and brain connectivity is affected by Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and an active mind-body comparison comparison therapy.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsPost Traumatic Stress Disorder
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsNational Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), University of Michigan

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
20192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedMar 14, 2019
Enrollment StartJul 29, 2019
Primary CompletionDec 1, 2023
Study CompletionMar 1, 2024
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 4.3 yearsPosted 7.3 years ago

Interventions

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapybehavioral

Participants will attend 8 weekly group therapy sessions. Prior to and after therapy participants will have assessments related to their PTSD, fill out surveys, and have an fMRI.

Muscle Relaxation Therapybehavioral

Participants will attend 8 weekly group therapy sessions. Prior to and after therapy participants will have assessments related to their PTSD, fill out surveys, and have an fMRI.